The Hombre is offered in two body styles and two trim levels: The regular cab in S and XS trim, and the extended Spacecab in XS trim only. There are two engine choices: Standard is a 2.2- liter ohv four-cylinder, rated at 118 horsepower and 130 lb.-ft. of torque, which only comes with a five-speed manual transmission.

The optional 4.3-liter ohv V6 rated at 175 bhp and 240 lb.-ft. of torque is available only on the Spacecab with a four-speed automatic transmission. The Hombre is offered in a small model range with a modest selection of equipment packages. The range grows in 1997 with the introduction of the Space cab extended-cab model, which can be had with the powerful GM V6 and more amenities. A Space cab (extended cab) body style joined the Hombre lineup, as did a V6 engine choice with availability of a 4-speed automatic transmission and 5-speed manual overdrive. Only the 4-cylinder engine and manual shift remained available for regular-cab models. The Spacecab body came with two rear jump seats that folded out from the sides of the cab and is offered only in the XS price level.

 

A new Power Package included power windows, locks and mirrors, while a new Convenience Package comes with a tilt steering column and cruise control. Both of those options were offered only with the V6 Space cab. Not the fanciest, nor the most powerful, nor the most loaded with options, the 1997 Hombre Isuzu offers honest truck hauling at an affordable price.